Autogenic therapy

Is it safe ?

Adverse events

There are no known adverse effects.10 No adverse events were reported in the studies analysed for this summary.

Contraindications

It is suggested that autogenic therapy is not suitable for children under the age of five.2 People who are actively psychotic or with schizophrenia should refrain from putting themselves into trans-like states.10

Wright S, Courtney, U, Crowther, D A quantitative and qualitative pilot study for the perceived benefits of autogenic training for a group of people with cancer. Eur J Cancer Care 2002; 11(2): 122-130.

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